Facial Paralysis Cases

A common type of child birth injury is Facial Paralysis. Facial Paralysis may occur during labor or birth when pressure is applied on the baby’s face, causing the facial nerve to be injured.

Facial Paralysis may also occur when forceps are used for delivering the baby. The injury is often seen when the baby cries because there is no movement on the side of the face with the injury and the eye cannot be closed. If the nerve was bruised, the paralysis usually improves in a few weeks. If the nerve was torn, surgery may be needed.

In Maryland, compensation for the injuries caused by medical negligence includes an award of both economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical expenses and Non-economic damages include pain, suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment, disfigurement, and other non-monetary injury.

Medical Malpractice cases in Maryland are complicated and have many nuances which can affect whether you may recover for the injuries and losses caused by the medical provider’s negligence.

My Firm knows and understands the dynamics of these cases and is well-versed in the many aspects of these types of medical negligence cases. I provide the level of expertise and sensitivity that is needed to handle these types of cases properly.

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